Head coach Todd Buchanan already earned the Conference USA coach of the year, but this time around his name is mentioned in the same breath with coaching legends.
The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association named Buchanan as the 2011 Russell Athletic Region 4 Coach of the Year.
Buchanan led the Cougars to a 26-6 record overall — the second highest win total in UH history — and perfect 16-0 record in C-USA. He also guided UH to its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2005.
Others on the list were UConn head coach Geno Auriemma, winner of Region 1, Tennessee coach Pat Summitt who won Region 3, and Region 5 winner, Baylor coach Kim Mulkey.
Brittney Scott, the Cougars leading scorer and all-time leader in made 3-pointers, will engage in a Final Four activity. She will shoot in the State Farm 3-Point Championships.
The State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships will take place t 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Hofheinz Pavilion, and will air on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. March 31.
